Dasht-e Lut, Iran
What is Dasht-e Lut? Dasht-e Lut, also known as the Lut Desert, is one of the most extraordinary and extreme natural wonders in Iran and the entire world.Located in southeastern Iran, this vast salt desert is famous for holding the record as one of the hottest places on Earth, with surface temperatures reaching over 70°C (158°F). The name "Lut" means “bare” or “empty” in Persian — and indeed, its vast, alien-like landscapes are both breathtaking and otherworldly. Where is Dasht-e Lut Located? Dasht-e Lut
Niavaran Palace Complex, Tehran
History of Niavaran Palace The origins of Niavaran Garden date back to the Qajar era, when Fath-Ali Shah commissioned it as a summer retreat. Later, during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah, the Sahebqaraniyeh Palace was added to the estate.In the 1960s, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi ordered the construction of a new royal residence—Niavaran Palace—which was completed in 1968 and served as the primary residence for the royal family until the 1979 Revolution. Architectural Highlights Architect: Mohsen Foroughi Style: Fusion of modern architecture with
